Club Night Talk
At the next Club Night, on Wednesday 10 June, Geoff Garside will be giving a talk and demonstration entitled " Trains and Boats and .. Dynamometers ".
This talk will describe a new ongoing project on the remote measurement of the performance of model boats on the water, and will be of particular interest to modellers of tugs.
Fast Boat Sailing
Notice to Members
Within the last two weeks, the Committee have received a number of complaints from members of the public concerning the use of fast electric boats on the lake, with consequent danger to the wildlife on the lake.
Members are reminded that the use of fast electric boats on the lake was banned some years ago, with the exception of Club 500 racing under controlled conditions. This rule was instituted following similar complaints of danger to the wildlife on the lake at that time. This rule is still in force.
The Committee wish to remind all members that this rule will be strictly enforced, and that any member proved to have flouted it is liable to be banned from the Club.
Landing Stage Improvements
Work is ongoing on the Landing Stage to replace the tops of the work tables, which are rotten. One has already been completed, and the other will be done within the next few weeks.
This work can only be done in fine weather, and will probably take place on a Monday in June, at short notice. While this work is in progress, the landing stage will be closed for sailing until 4 p.m., so if you intend to sail on a Monday in June, please check with Mike H that the landing stage will be open.
Subscription Reminder
This is a reminder to all those members who have not yet renewed their Club subscription for 2026, that subscription renewals are now due.
Subscription renewals for 2026 are the same as 2025:
Club Diary
The Club Diary for 2026 has now been published.
Printed copies can be obtained from the Commodore, Mike Hodgson, the Hon. Treasurer & Membership Secretary, Chris Galloway, or from the Web Master, Geoff Garside, at any Club Night.
Alternatively, you can download an electronic copy, in PDF format from the Club Diary and Directory section of the Website.
Commodore's Challenge
The Commodore has now issued his Challenge for this year - Build an Air Boat.
For full details, see the Commodores Challenge page of the website.
Club Night - 14 January 2026
The first Club Night of 2026 will be on Wednesday 14 January.
Our new Commodore, Mike Hodgson, will be announcing his Commodore's Challenge for this year.
Rumours say that it is a build and sail challenge, but details will be revealed on the night.
